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Michael E Anders1, Latrina Y Prince2, Tremaine B Williams3
1Academic Affairs, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Little Rock, AR, United States.
Introduction:
Diversity can enhance the agenda and quality of biomedical research, but a dearth of underrepresented minorities and women serve as biomedical researchers. The study purpose was to examine the impact of the a summer undergraduate research program on self-efficacy in research, scientific communication, and leadership as well as scientific identity, valuing objectives of the scientific community, and intent to pursue a biomedical research career.
Methods:
Underrepresented minority and female undergraduate students participated in a mentored research experience in a rural, low-income state.
Results:
Students' self-efficacy in research, scientific communication, and leadership as well as scientific identity, valuing objectives of the scientific community, and intent to pursue a biomedical research career increased post-program compared to pre-program.
Conclusion:
This study supports implementation of a biomedical summer undergraduate research program for URM and women in a poor, rural, settings.
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